RECOUNT TEXT

 

1. Definition

Recount Text is text that retells a personal experience, event, or activity that happened in the past, focusing on factual information and a clear chronological order.

2. Purpose

Inform, entertain, and provide information by sharing a series of past events as they occurred.

3. Language Features

• Past tense

• Action verbs

• Chronological connection: Uses conjunctions (e.g., first, then, after that, finally)

• Personal participant: Often uses personal pronouns (e.g., I, we)

4. Types of Recount Text

• Personal recount

• Factual recount

• Autobiographical recount

• Biographical recount

• Literary recount

• Historical recount

5. Structure

• Orientation: Introduces the background information of the event, including who, what, where, and when.

• Events: Details the series of events as they happened in sequence.

• Reorientation: Provides a concluding statement or comment about the event.

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An Unforgettable Football Match

Orientation

Last month, I went to the football stadium with my friends to watch a big match between our local team and their rival. It was my first time watching a football match live, so I was very excited. The stadium was full of supporters who brought flags, drums, and trumpets.

Events

First, we entered the stadium and found our seats. The atmosphere was amazing with loud cheers and chants. When the match started, both teams played very well.

In the first half, our team almost scored, but the goalkeeper from the rival team blocked the ball.

In the second half, the match became more intense. The players ran fast, passed the ball skillfully, and the audience shouted loudly. Finally, in the last ten minutes, our team scored a fantastic goal. Everyone in the stadium stood up and shouted with joy. We waved our flags and sang the victory song together.

Reorientation

It was an unforgettable experience for me. Watching the match live was more exciting than watching it on television. I felt proud of my local team, and I hope I can watch another sport event in the future.